William A. Robinson III was recently appointed executive director
of the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services,
the accrediting body of organizations serving blind and visually
impaired persons in the United States. In July 2012, Mr. Robinson will
replace Steven K. Hegedeos, who is retiring as executive director after
more than 10 years of service. Mr. Robinson is a business consultant and
wealth advisor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who has spent the past
three years as director of the council's Board. During his term as
a Board member, he served as treasurer, on-site accreditation reviewer,
chair of the Development Committee, and member of the Executive
Committee. In addition, Mr. Robinson is the former chief financial
officer of National Linen Service. For more information, contact:
National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services, 7017
Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130; phone: 440-545-1601; web site:
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